Back Country Horsemen of Alaska

Working to protect natural land resources. Dedicated to preserving local and back country trails.

Kenai Peninsula Chapter Meeting

February 6, 2024

Did you spend the last cold snap out-of-state horse shopping and now you’re wondering how to get your new equine best friend to Alaska? There will be a KPBCH membership meeting on Tuesday, February 13 at 6PM at the Soldotna Library where we will go through the ins and outs of horse transport from out of state. Keep an eye on the KPBCH website for more information.

Pick*Click*Give

January 4, 2024

Exciting news!! We’ve been accepted into the Alaska Permanent Fund Pick*Click*Give program! Do you utilize Pick*Click*Give when filing for your PFD? Would you consider the Back Country Horsemen of Alaska for your donation? Your generous funds will assist us in maintaining trails and keeping them open for stock use to keep you riding!

Kenai Peninsula Chapter Meeting

December 30, 2023

The next Kenai Peninsula Chapter meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 6pm at the Soldotna Library. See the “Meetings” tab for more information.

Mat-Su Chapter January meeting

December 28, 2023

Our next meeting for the Mat-Su chapter will be January 27th, from 4-6pm at Conifer Farms (Colleen Fisk’s house) including a potluck dinner. Address and additional information will be sent on the list serv.

Old Business:
-President’s Report
-Treasurer’s Report
-Secretary’s Report
-Trail Trials updates
-Competitive Trail Ride updates

Hope to see you there!

New Mat-Su Officers!

December 14, 2023

The “new” officers for the Mat-Su Chapter are:  

  • President: Colleen Fisk
  • Vice President: Sarah Gotschall
  • Secretary: Cath Halley
  • Treasurer: Francine Long
  • Directors: Sarah Rodriguez (4-H/youth coordinator/liaison), Pete Praetorius (grant writing help), Lori Benner (past secretary and more)

Learn more on the “About Us” page.

Mat-Su December meeting/holiday party

November 25, 2023

The December meeting/holiday party will be held December 10th at 4pm (see listserv notice for exact address).

There will be a silent auction and potluck supper.  If you have something to auction off please bring it as well as something to share and eat.

Looking forward to seeing you all! 

We have some business to cover: 

  • President’s report: updates from nationals
  • Treasurer’s report
  • Secretary’ report

New business:

  • Elections for 2-year terms
  • Dates for 2024 Trail Trials
  • Support for 2024 CTR? 
  • Other?

Kenai Peninsula Chapter Meeting

October 29, 2023

The next KP Chapter meeting will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the Soldotna Public Library beginning at 6:00 PM! This will be a great meeting to attend as we hear updates on the new parking lot near the Pollard Horse Trailhead! Can’t make it in person but want to listen in? Join in on Zoom! https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5460439057

February Meeting

February 13, 2023

Date: February 25, 2023

Time: 5pm

Location: Linda Sims (Palmer) – see email for address

Agenda:

  • Officers’ Reports
  • Old Business:
    • Follow up from 4-H horse council on KinWin outhouse
    • Packing clinic at senior 4-H horse camp in June
    • VP and director positions still open
  • New Business:
    • Spending policy for board
    • Next meeting

Annual meeting

December 8, 2022

Join us January 28th at “Conifer Farms” (Colleen’s house) for our annual meeting! Address in the email from the listserv.

Timeline: 
4pm business meeting
5pm (ish) photos/presentation by Francine & Colleen on packing trips this past summer
5:30pm (ish) potluck dinner and socializing! Bring a dish and/or drink to share. We have plenty of disposable plates, napkins, etc.

Business Meeting Agenda: 

  • President’s report
  • Treasurer’s report
  • Secretary’s report (meeting minutes and grant report)
  • Old business:
    • Volunteer hours 
  • New business:
    • New VP appointment
    • Summer Trail Trial dates

April meeting

March 27, 2022

We are having our first in-person meeting of the year on April 30th starting at 11am. Location is TBD but we plan on doing a packing review and comparing packing lists. We will have at least one horse to practice on. Bring your lists, experience, and questions! Potluck lunch around noon.